Chinese philosophy and the principles of Chinese medicine are at the root of all Asian Therapies. This page includes books and websites to introduce you to Chinese medicine.
Books include:
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Between Heaven and Earth, A Guide to Chinese Medicine
by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold
The initial chapters are a bit long-winded (the book has 431 pages), but I enjoyed the tidbits of intellectual history in their discussion of Traditional Chinese Medicine versus western allopathic medicine. The most valuable part of the book is the series of chapters that help you identify your Five Element type. There are also chapters on herbs and food from a Chinese medicine perspective. The authors make the subject matter quite accessible, and this is a good introductory text.
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The Web That Has No Weaver:
Understanding Chinese Medicine
by Ted J. Kaptchuk
This was one of the first books available in English on Chinese medicine. It has become a classic and is widely available in libraries. Many people find it dense, too philosophical, and lacking in objectivity. Despite this, it’s still a highly worthwhile introduction to the subject.
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TCM Central.com
This site has an acupuncture focus, but there is a wide range of topics, including a page on Tui Na.
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Blue Poppy Press.com
The website of this publisher contains articles, resources, links, and classes. Much of the content is technical, but there’s a great deal of information that’s of general interest to anyone new to Chinese medicine.
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